Gracelaced & Garden of Truth Book Review

“Some things aren’t resolved in one weekend. Some hurts don’t go away. Some prayers are not quickly answered, and some seasons don’t yield the fruit we had hoped for.

But just because God does not remove the thorn doesn’t mean He’s not using it for our good and for His glory.” Ruth Chou Simons, Gracelaced

Gracelaced Book Review

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I’ll just tell you straight out…

You WANT this devotional.

You NEED this devotional.

Your mom, your sister, all your friends need this devotional.

I’m giving this thing away right and left, and I plan to keep doing so.

Gracelaced: Discovering Timeless Truths Through Seasons of the Heart by artist Ruth Chou Simons is brimming with breathtaking artwork on every page. I feel like I’m enjoying a mini soul vacation each time I open the book.

But it’s not just a lovely book.

It’s a book full of deep Truth. It asks questions that stop you in your tracks and make you realize where your warped thinking is impacting your own life and your ability to love and serve others. It opens your eyes to the idols of your heart. I teared up in the very first devotional.

Each devotional is steeped in Scripture, offering passages written out in the text as well as suggested passages for delving deeper. There is an invitation to respond to each passage with probing questions and ample space for journaling. You’ll want to brew yourself a cup of hot tea, grab your favorite pens, and give yourself time to savor your devotions.

I had the privilege of meeting Ruth Chou Simons recently at a book signing, and hearing her speak twice at the BGCO Women’s Retreat. She spoke of her passion to encourage women to begin preaching Truth to themselves every day, to help them realize that they should not allow their emotions and wrong thoughts to rule and dictate their lives.

She also spoke about the different seasons of life, that purpose and productivity often do not look as we expect. She reminded us that the “little things” are important; the little things are really the big things. I have linked to both of these speaking sessions at the bottom of this post if you’d like to hear her.

Garden of Truth Review

Garden of Truth by Ruth Chou Simons is a small book that you can easily tuck in your purse. Each of the fifty-eight two page spreads contains lovely artwork, selected Scripture, and a short application. Ruth wanted to encourage women to sow these seeds of Scripture Truth into their lives.

Gracelaced & Garden of Truth: Great Gift Ideas!

Either of these books would make wonderful gifts for the women in your life. Mother’s Day is coming! These books would be beautiful Mother’s Day gifts.

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Related Resources

Bible Journaling for the Rest of Us

My Daily Devotions

She Reads Truth Bible Review

Link to Ruth Chou Simons talk about Speaking Truth to Ourselves

Link to Ruth Chou Simons talk about Seasons of Life